A fascinating history of chess explains how the game, its rules, and its pieces have had a profound influence on military strategy, literature, the arts, mathematics, the development of artificial intelligence, and other fields, from its origins in India around A.D. 500 to the present day. Simultaneous.

A critical analysis of the impact of food choices by the co-authors of Animal Factories explores the eating habits of three American families with very different diets and how their choices affect human, animal, and environmental health, in an account that offers recommendations for both responsible and realistic food consumption. Simultaneous.

A new CD version of the popular guide to business management shows listeners how to define a vision, learn what a customer really wants, institute effective customer service systems, and turn customers into raving (and spending) fans. Read by Rick Adamson, Kate Borger, & John Mollard. Book available.